Ladies 1st

ABSTRACT

A detachable, durable mini purse/storage pocket is disclosed that provides a discreet and secure storage pouch for women to carry small items in their brassieres. The detachable storage pocket is designed for attaching outside of or inserting into the cup portion or cleavage area of a brassiere, and comprises a piece of material folded end-to-end to form a front panel and a back panel. The front panel and the back panel are secured together at their side edges to form a generally flat pocket having an open top. The detachable storage pocket further comprises a protective, flexible layer to block electronic ions or rays, and a perspiration liner to protect the storage pocket&#39;s contents from moisture, both secured within an interior of the storage pocket. Furthermore, the detachable storage pocket comprises an adjustable strap and/or a clip for securing the storage pocket on the exterior or interior of the brassiere.

CROSS-REFERENCE

This application claims priority from Provisional Patent ApplicationSer. No. 61/615,287 filed Mar. 25, 2012.

BACKGROUND

It may be inconvenient for women to carry a purse or wallet with them atall times to hold their important belongings, especially when engaged insome form of physical activity. Women who are working out, spending timewith friends, attending events or participating in any kind of activitymay not want to carry a purse, yet still need to access importantbelongings such as a cellular telephone, photo identification, money,credit cards, personal necessities and keys. Purses can be easilymisplaced or stolen, which can leave women without any of theirimportant belongings when they need them most. A product that allowswomen to keep small, important belongings in a secure and discreetlocation on their body is necessary.

There is a need for a device that provides a discreet and securepersonal mini purse/storage pocket (or pouch) for women who desire tocarry small items with them in or outside of their brassiere. Thepresent invention provides a durable, washable, lightweight, skincompatible, detachable, hands-free, personal mini purse/storage pocketor pouch designed for hidden essentials constructed with an inner linerthat provides radiofrequency shielding from cell phones, tablets, mp3players, or any other electronic device placed inside the pocket. Inaddition, the fabric of the pocket can either be treated with a safeskin compatible substance that repels perspiration or a perspirationliner can be placed inside the device that protects the pocket'scontents from sweat. This device gives women the freedom and peace ofmind that comes with knowing their belongings, such as a cellulartelephone, keys, or credit cards are safe anywhere at anytime, even ifthey do not wish to carry a purse. Further, this device stays securelyin place, and can be worn discreetly without any awkward bulging invarious places inside or outside the brassiere. Women can use thisdevice with any style of brassiere: strapless bra, sports bra, regularbra, etc. This device would be perfect for women who do not wish toand/or cannot carry a purse with them while attending events, going outdancing, participating in various activities, or working out.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basicunderstanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summaryis not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identifykey/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its solepurpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude tothe more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof,comprises a detachable feminine mini purse/storage pocket that providesa discreet and secure storage pouch for women who desire to carry smallitems with them in or outside of their brassieres. The detachablestorage pocket is designed for being inserted either outside of or intothe cup portion or cleavage portion of a brassiere, and comprises apiece of material folded end-to-end to form a front panel and a backpanel. The front panel and the back panel are secured together at theirside edges to form a generally flat pocket having an open top. Thedetachable storage pocket further comprises a re-usable closure that atleast partially, if not completely secures the open top of the storagepocket.

In a preferred embodiment, the detachable storage pocket comprises aprotective, flexible layer secured within an interior of the storagepocket that provides radiofrequency shielding to block electronic ionsor rays. Additionally, the detachable storage pocket comprises aperspiration repellant or liner secured within an interior of thestorage pocket, to protect the storage pocket's contents from moisture.Furthermore, the detachable storage pocket comprises an adjustable strapand/or a clip for securing the storage pocket within a cup portion orcleavage portion of a brassiere.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certainillustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein inconnection with the following description and the annexed drawings.These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various waysin which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and is intendedto include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages andnovel features will become apparent from the following detaileddescription when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the detachable storage pocketwith a clip in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the detachable storage pocketwith an adjustable strap in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of the detachable storage pocketin accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 3B illustrates a front perspective view of the adjustable strapused with the detachable storage pocket in accordance with the disclosedarchitecture.

FIG. 3C illustrates a front perspective view of the clip used with thedetachable storage pocket in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the detachable storage pocketin use in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the detachable storage pocketin use in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, whereinlike reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout.In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerousspecific details are set forth in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovationcan be practiced without these specific details. In other instances,well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form inorder to facilitate a description thereof.

The present invention discloses a detachable feminine mini purse/storagepocket that provides a discreet and secure storage pouch for women whodesire to carry small items with them in or outside of their brassiere.This device gives women the freedom and peace of mind that comes withknowing their belongings, such as a cellular/smart phone, keys, orcredit cards are safe anywhere at anytime, even if they do not wish tocarry a purse. Further, this device stays securely in place, and can beworn discreetly without any awkward bulging in various places inside oroutside the brassiere. Women can use this device with any style ofbrassiere: strapless bra, sports bra, halter bra, regular bra, etc.

The detachable storage pocket is designed for being inserted outside orinto the cup portion or cleavage portion of a brassiere, and comprises apiece of material folded end-to-end to form a front panel and a backpanel. The front panel and the back panel are secured together at theirside edges to form a generally flat pocket having an open top. Thedetachable storage pocket further comprises a protective, flexible layerto provide radio frequency shielding that block electronic ions or rays,and a perspiration repellant/liner to protect the storage pocket'scontents from moisture, both secured within an interior of the storagepocket. Furthermore, the detachable storage pocket comprises anadjustable strap and/or a clip for securing the storage pocket outsideor within a cup portion of the brassiere.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIGS. 1-2 illustrate the detachablestorage pocket 100 that provides a discreet and secure storage pouch forwomen who desire to carry small items with them in or attached to theirbrassieres. The detachable storage pocket 100 is designed for beinginserted outside or into the cup portion or cleavage portion of abrassiere (not shown) and for securely holding small items, such ascellular telephones, money, credit cards, keys, etc., or any othersuitable items as is known in the art.

The detachable storage pocket 100 comprises a piece of cloth (or fabricor material) 102 folded end-to-end to form a front panel 104 and a backpanel (not shown). The front panel 104 and the back panel are securedtogether at side edges 106 to form a generally flat pocket having anopen top 108. The front panel 104 and the back panel are securedtogether at side edges 106 via any suitable securing means as is knownin the art, such as sewing, gluing, stapling, etc.

Typically, the piece of material or cloth 102 is rectangular in shape,however any other suitable shape can be used as is known in the artwithout affecting the overall concept of the invention. The piece ofmaterial 102 would generally be fabricated from nylon, cotton, rayon,spandex, polyester, cotton blends, or any other similar fabrics, etc.,though any other suitable material may be used to fabricate the piece ofmaterial 102 as is known in the art without affecting the overallconcept of the invention. Generally, the storage pocket 100 would bemanufactured of washable, pliant fabric material suitable for wearingdirectly next to the skin of a user. The detachable storage pocket 100can also comprise a variety of colors and designs to suit user andmanufacturing preference.

The detachable, durable, washable, lightweight, discreet, skincompatible, personal, perspiration repellant, with radio frequencyshielding, feminine, hands-free mini purse/storage pocket 100 isapproximately between 3 and 7 inches long as measured from the open top108 to the bottom end 110, and approximately between 3 and 7 inches wideas measured from opposing side edges 106, and approximately between 1/16and 1 inches thick as measured from the front panel 104 to the backpanel (not shown). Generally, the storage pocket 100 is constructed tohold its shape sufficiently, such that it is easily inserted outside orinto the brassiere of a user; but the storage pocket 100 does not haveto be unyielding and can function by being flexible.

The detachable mini purse/storage pocket 100 further comprises are-usable closure (not shown) at the open top 108. The re-usable closureat least partially, if not completely secures the open top 108 of thestorage pocket 100. The re-usable closure can comprise at least one of azipper, a hook and loop, a button, a flap, a snap, a hook, a tape, etc.,or any other suitable re-usable closure as is known in the art withoutaffecting the overall concept of the invention. In addition, thedetachable mini purse/storage pocket can comprise a seam around theperimeter of the opening. The seam can comprise a stiff yet flexiblematerial such as plastic, belting, cord, etc., or any other suitablematerial as is known in the art that will aid in keeping the openingfrom sagging.

Furthermore, the detachable storage pocket 100 can comprise aprotective, flexible layer (not shown) secured within an interior of thestorage pocket 100 that would provide radio frequency shielding to blockelectronic ions or rays from any electronic devices such as cell phones,tablets, mp3 players, etc., that would be placed inside the storagepocket. The protective, flexible layer would generally be fabricatedfrom silver, lead, copper, tungsten, polymers, etc., though any othersuitable material may be used to fabricate the protective, flexiblelayer as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept ofthe invention. Typically, the protective, flexible layer is securedwithin an interior of the storage pocket 100, between the front panel104 and the back panel. However, the protective, flexible layer can besecured anywhere within the interior of the storage pocket 100, as longas the layer is positioned between and creates a barrier between theuser and their cellular/smart phone. The protective, flexible layerwould then block any harmful electronic ions or rays coming from thecellular/smart phone toward the user.

Additionally, the detachable storage pocket 100 can comprise aperspiration repellant or liner (not shown) secured within an interiorof the storage pocket 100. The perspiration repellant or liner protectsthe storage pocket's contents from moisture. The perspiration repellantwould be sprayed on the storage pocket 100 to protect it from moisture.The perspiration liner would generally be fabricated from a natural orsynthetic fabric that is laminated to or coated with a waterproofingmaterial such as rubber, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU),silicone elastomer, fluoropolymers, and wax, though any other suitablematerial may be used to fabricate the perspiration liner as is known inthe art without affecting the overall concept of the invention.

Typically, the perspiration liner is secured within an interior of thestorage pocket 100, between the protective, flexible layer and the frontand back panels. However, the perspiration liner can be secured anywherewithin the interior of the storage pocket 100, as long as the liner ispositioned between and creates a barrier between the user and thecontents of the storage pocket 100. The perspiration liner would thenprotect the storage pocket's contents from moisture.

The detachable storage pocket 100 further comprises an adjustable strap200 (as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3) and/or a clip 112 (as shown in FIGS. 1and 3) for securing the storage pocket 100 outside or within a cupportion or cleavage portion of a brassiere. The adjustable strap 200typically has an attachment device positioned at both ends of the strap200 to secure the strap 200 to the storage pocket 100, and to secure thestrap 200 to the brassiere. The clip 112 is typically a squeeze-openstyle clip, or any other suitable securing device as is known in theart, as long as the clip (or other securing device) attaches to anyfabric without damaging it.

The storage pocket 100 can be secured to a user's brassiere via theadjustable strap 200 or the clip 112, per the user's preference, and atthe location of the user's preference. Typically, the storage pocket 100is secured either outside of the bra or in the center cleavage area orinside the upper bra near the right or left bra strap. The adjustablestrap 200 and the clip 112 can also comprise a variety of colors anddesigns to suit user and manufacturing preference, as well asembellishments and other add-ons. Thus, the storage pocket 100 can beused with any type of brassiere, such as a regular brassiere, astrapless brassiere, a sports brassiere, a halter brassiere, etc.

FIGS. 3A-C illustrate the adjustable strap 200 and clip 112 used withthe detachable storage pocket 100. As stated supra, the detachablestorage pocket 100 can comprise an adjustable strap 200 (as shown inFIGS. 2 and 3) and/or a clip 112 (as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3) forsecuring the storage pocket 100 outside or within a cup portion orcleavage portion of a brassiere. The adjustable strap 200 is typicallyan elongated, generally rectangular-shaped piece of material, howeverany other suitable shape can be used as is known in the art. The strap200 would generally be constructed of cotton, nylon, or other polymers,and combined with elastomers and other stretchable fabrics, though anyother suitable material may be used to manufacture the strap 200 as isknown in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention.

The strap 200 can be adjustable to fit a variety of users. The strap 200is adjustable via a slide 202, or any other suitable mechanism forallowing length adjustment of the strap 200, as is known in the art. Theslides 202 are commonly made of plastic and nylon coated metal, orstainless steel, but could be made of any other suitable material as isknown in the art. The slides 202 have the appearance of a typicallyconstructed slide as is known in the art and comprises a crossbarrecessed below the planes of the slides 202, which limits sliding on thestrap 200. The strap 200 passes around the crossbar or directly throughone of the slots of the slide 202 to a ring or other bracket 204, andreturns through that slot across the crossbar and through the other slotin the slide 202 to secure the slide 202 to the strap 200.

The strap 200 further comprises a first attachment device 206 secured tothe first end 208 of the strap 200 for securing the strap 200 to thestorage pocket 100, and a second attachment device 210 secured to thesecond end 212 of the strap 200 for securing the strap 200 to thebrassiere. The first attachment device 206 is an elongated member thatwould slide into a receiving member 214 positioned at the opening 108 ofthe storage pocket 100. However, any other suitable securing mechanismcan be used as is known in the art without affecting the overall conceptof the invention, such as a clip, a hook, a button, a snap, or a hookand loop fastener (Velcro®). The second attachment device 210 is a hookthat is placed over an edge of the brassiere. However, any othersuitable securing mechanism can be used as is known in the art withoutaffecting the overall concept of the invention, such as a clip, abutton, a snap, or a hook and loop fastener (Velcro®). The firstattachment device 206 and the second attachment device 210 are commonlymade of plastic and nylon coated metal, or stainless steel, but could bemade of any other suitable material as is known in the art. Typically,the first attachment device 206 and the second attachment device 210 aresecured to the strap 200 via stitching, welding, gluing, etc., or anyother suitable method of securement.

The clip 112 is typically a flat clip that can be clasp-opened or asqueeze-open style clip, or any other suitable securing device as isknown in the art. The clip 112 comprises a front side 216 and a backside (not shown), which are secured together to form a hinge.Additionally, the front side 216 and the back side can be an integralpart of the clip 112, and the clip 112 can be manufactured as aone-piece article, without affecting the overall concept of theinvention. Further, an interior part of the front and back sides of theclip 112 can comprise a non-slip grip surface, or any other suitablematerial for gripping and securing to a brassiere, without damaging thefabric of the brassiere.

Specifically, a user opens the clip 112 by squeezing (i.e., applyingforce to) the back edge 218 of the clip 112, which spreads apart thefront side 216 and the back side of the clip 112, and then releasing theback edge 218 which pushes the front side 216 and the back sidetogether, engaging the edge of the brassier and the storage pocket 100.Thus, any type of squeeze-open style or clasp-open flat clip can beused, as long as the clip (or other securing device) attaches to anytype of fabric without damaging it.

The storage pocket 100 can be secured to a user's brassiere via theadjustable strap 200 or the clip 112, per the user's preference, and atthe location of the user's preference. Typically, the storage pocket 100is secured either on the outside of the bra or in the center cleavagearea or inside the upper bra near the right or left bra strap. Theadjustable strap 200 and the clip 112 can also comprise a variety ofcolors and designs to suit user and manufacturing preference, as well asembellishments and other add-ons. Specifically, the clip 112 and/oradjustable strap 200 can comprise gems, jewels, glitter, bows, animalprints, and other items and designs secured to it. Furthermore, thestorage pocket 100 can be used with any type of brassiere, such as aregular brassiere, a strapless brassiere, a sports brassiere, a halterbrassiere, etc.

FIGS. 4-5 illustrate the detachable storage pocket 100 in use. Inoperation, a user 400 would choose the color and/or specific design ofthe detachable storage pocket 100 that meets their needs and/or wants.The user 400 would then place articles in the storage pocket 100, suchas keys, money, credit cards, cellular/smart phone, etc. The user 400would position their cellular/smart phone in front of the protective,flexible layer to block any electronic ions or rays coming from thecellular/smart phone. The user 400 would also position the content ofthe storage pocket 100 in front of the perspiration liner, to protectthe contents from moisture. Then, if the storage pocket 100 contains are-usable closure, the user 400 would secure the re-usable closure,securing the contents inside the storage pocket 100.

Once the storage pocket 100 is secured, the user 400 would determinewhether to attach the storage pocket 100 to the user's brassiere via aclasp 112 (as shown in FIG. 4), or via an adjustable strap 200 (as shownin FIG. 5). If a clasp 112 is used, the user 400 squeezes the back edgeof the clasp, opening it and places the open clasp 112 over the top edgeof the storage pocket 100 and over an edge of the user's brassier. Theuser 400 then releases the back edge of the clasp 112 and the clasp 112squeezes shut, securing the storage pocket 100 to the brassiere 500. Thestorage pocket 100 can be secured at a location of the user'spreference. Typically, the storage pocket 100 is secured to the outsideof the bra or in the center cleavage area or inside the upper bra nearthe right or left bra strap. The clip 112 can comprise a variety ofcolors and designs to suit user and manufacturing preference, as well asembellishments and other add-ons, such as gems, jewels, glitter, etc.

If an adjustable strap 200 is used, the user 400 attaches the strap 200to the brassiere 500 via a hook or snap, etc., at the end of the strap200, and attaches the strap 200 to the storage pocket 100 via sliding anelongated member into a receiving member positioned at the opening ofthe storage pocket 100 or by snap, etc. The storage pocket 100 can besecured at a location of the user's preference. Typically, the storagepocket 100 is secured outside of the bra or in the center cleavage areaor inside the upper bra near the right or left bra strap. The adjustablestrap 200 can comprise a variety of colors and designs to suit user andmanufacturing preference, as well as embellishments and other add-ons,such as gems, jewels, glitter, etc. Furthermore, the storage pocket 100can be used with any type of brassiere, such as a regular brassiere, astrapless brassiere, a sports brassiere, a halter brassiere, etc.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subjectmatter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivablecombination of components or methodologies for purposes of describingthe claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art mayrecognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimedsubject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter isintended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variationsthat fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in eitherthe detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to beinclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising”is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

What is claimed is:
 1. A detachable, durable storage pocket forattaching outside the brassiere or inserting into the cup portion orcleavage area of a brassiere and for securely holding small items,comprising: a piece of material folded end-to-end to form a front paneland a back panel; wherein the front panel and the back panel are securedtogether at side edges to form a flat pocket having an open top.
 2. Thedetachable storage pocket of claim 1, further comprising a protective,flexible layer secured within an interior of the storage pocket toprovide radio frequency shielding to block electronic ions or rays. 3.The detachable storage pocket of claim 1, further comprising aperspiration liner secured within an interior of the storage pocket. 4.The detachable storage pocket of claim 1, wherein the storage pocket ismanufactured of washable, pliant fabric material suitable for wearingdirectly next to skin of a user.
 5. The detachable storage pocket ofclaim 1, further comprising an adjustable strap for securing the storagepocket to at least one of an exterior of a brassier, a cleavage area ofa brassiere, or within a cup portion of a brassier.
 6. The detachablestorage pocket of claim 1, further comprising a clip for securing thestorage pocket to at least one of an exterior of a brassier, a cleavagearea of a brassiere, or within a cup portion of a brassier.
 7. Thedetachable storage pocket of claim 1, further comprising a re-usableclosure at the open top.
 8. The detachable storage pocket of claim 7,wherein the re-usable closure comprises at least one of a zipper, a hookand loop, a button, a flap, a snap, a hook, or a tape.
 9. The detachablestorage pocket of claim 1, wherein the storage pocket is constructed tohold its shape sufficiently to be easily inserted into the brassiere orattached to the exterior of the brassiere.
 10. The detachable storagepocket of claim 1, wherein the storage pocket can be used with at leastone of a regular brassiere, a strapless brassiere, a sports brassiere,or a halter brassiere.
 11. A detachable storage pocket for attachingoutside the brassiere or inserting into the cup portion or cleavage areaof a brassiere and for securely holding small items, comprising: a pieceof material folded end-to-end to form a front panel and a back panel;wherein the front panel and the back panel are secured together at sideedges to form a flat pocket having an open top; and a protective,flexible layer secured within an interior of the storage pocket, betweenthe front panel and the back panel that provides radio frequencyshielding to block electronic ions or rays.
 12. The detachable storagepocket of claim 11, further comprising a perspiration liner securedwithin an interior of the storage pocket.
 13. The detachable storagepocket of claim 11, further comprising an adjustable strap for securingthe storage pocket to at least one of an exterior of a brassier, acleavage area of a brassiere, or within a cup portion of a brassiere.14. The detachable storage pocket of claim 11, further comprising a clipfor securing the storage pocket to at least one of an exterior of abrassier, a cleavage area of a brassiere, or within a cup portion of abrassier.
 15. The detachable storage pocket of claim 11, wherein thestorage pocket is manufactured of washable, pliant fabric materialsuitable for wearing directly next to skin of a user.
 16. The detachablestorage pocket of claim 11, further comprising a re-usable closure atthe open top.
 17. The detachable storage pocket of claim 16, wherein there-usable closure comprises at least one of a zipper, a hook and loop, abutton, a flap, a snap, a hook, or a tape.
 18. The detachable storagepocket of claim 11, wherein the storage pocket can be used with at leastone of a regular brassiere, a strapless brassiere, a sports brassiere,or a halter brassiere.
 19. A detachable storage pocket for attachingoutside the brassiere or inserting into the cup portion or cleavage areaof a brassiere and for securely holding small items, comprising: a pieceof washable, pliant fabric folded end-to-end to form a front panel and aback panel; wherein the front panel and the back panel are securedtogether at side edges to form a flat pocket having an open top; aprotective, flexible layer secured within an interior of the storagepocket, between the front panel and the back panel, to provide radiofrequency shielding to block electronic ions or rays; and a perspirationliner secured within the interior of the storage pocket, between theprotective, flexible layer and the front and back panels.
 20. Thedetachable storage pocket of claim 19, further comprising a re-usableclosure at the open top.